Azután reservoir (1717)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Embalse de Azután
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.8333, Longitude: -5.1667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 354 to 360
Area of KBA (km2): 17.44715
Protected area coverage (%): 33.90
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A reservoir with steep banks and some partially flooded islets with riverine vegetation.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for breeding herons.
Habitats
Land use: water management (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from ploughing of land on the islands for crops, dumping of material in the wetland, fires and illegal hunting.